Arena baseball game system

Abstract

An Arena Baseball Game system and method for playing an electronic interactive spectator participation game incorporating many aspects of Rounders, Knickerbocker rules and Negro League baseball innovation “Night Baseball.” The method of play is disclosed, involving some of the same rules as American baseball with virtual interplay. Time is regulated by a game clock and balls may be deflected back as playable by a rebounding assembly that surrounds the arena field. The Arena method of play includes monitored base force out zones and means for ball game conclusion by predetermined “aces” or “runs” and time duration. The arena has a playing area surrounded by a wall structure such as pad and or panel walls and spectator protective vision enabled side covering. A baseball-like game played within an enclosed facility, wherein the game method of play rules and facility are designed for fast paced action.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This Application is a Continuation in part of Design application Ser. No. 29 / 348,584, filed Jan. 21, 2010; and is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 13 / 036,557, filed Feb. 28, 2011; which is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 12 / 218,170, filed Jul. 11, 2008; which is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 11 / 820,475, filed Jun. 19, 2007, now abandoned.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This Arena Baseball Game invention pertains to games and more particularly to a scaled down and simplified electronic managed, operated, umpired baseball game system. The electronic interactive and human player game version for indoor and outdoor playing, but dominantly designed for our innovative facility. The invention relates to an apparatus and method for playing a new Simulcast cross platform game incorporating spectator interaction with many aspects of Rounders, Knickerbocker and Negro league “Night” baseball innov...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a baseball-like game that can be played quickly, within an hour or less. The game and facility are designed for fast-paced action. The objective of the invention is to provide a game that can be played safely with spectators seated close to the field and with alternating "Night Baseball" or "Glow in the Dark" tickets. The game also provides precautions to protect the players from indoor hazards, but does not compromise the hard-nosed and fast-paced action of traditional American baseball. The game can be played even in a small field with an electronic monitored base umpired force zone.

Problems solved by technology

Traditional baseball or softball facilities and rules simply do not lend to a game that is fast paced wherein a full game can be played in a relatively short length of time.

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